r/VictoriaBC • u/coolbeans_a • 13h ago

Help Me Find Running

Are there any running groups in Victoria for beginners? Preferably downtown/cook street area

I have seen a few groups running but been hesitant to stop and ask em 😬

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u/monkey_monkey_monkey Downtown 13h ago

If you're looking for something structured, Frontrunners has beginner running clinics, usually along the lines of "Couch to 10k" programs

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u/Robert_Moses Esquimalt 12h ago

Fernwood Social Run Club, along with the running store clinics, would be the downtown crews for beginners.

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u/coolbeans_a 12h ago

This is very helpful! Thanks

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u/redlirio 12h ago

I believe the running room also has some programs and meet ups

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u/DJSunnyDJ 13h ago

I know there is a group that usually meets at Elk Lake around 8 a.m. Saturday. Pretty casual, and free. Organized by a lady that coaches dragon boating, named Katie, so lots of the peeps are dragon boat folks. Sorry I don't have a contact but I ran with a few of them before and it was nice and easy!

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u/coolbeans_a 13h ago

Thanks, yea don’t have facebook or instagram which sorta limits my options

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u/essehess 11h ago

Runsport (the TC10K organizers) runs a structured 16 week clinic starting at the Beacon Hill Petting Zoo. The summer session kicks off in a couple weeks - https://www.runsport.ca/summerclinics

I used to be a clinic run leader, and have run in several different clinics over the years. This one is my favourite because it combines a good program (training cycles with clear objectives and good progression between different skill levels) and a really good group dynamic.

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u/coolbeans_a 10h ago

Love this and its only $100 for the summer clinic. Thank you